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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech HSU Texas A&M Texas State HBU LSUS Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT SHSU UTSA| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | UMHB | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,847 | 3,520 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $30,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,617 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,156 | $29,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,220 | $15,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,194 | 11,407 | ||
| Admitted | 2,994 | 10,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1243 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $276 |
Diversity |
NSU | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NSU | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (8,847 students vs. 3,520 students)
NSU vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or UMHB?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 490.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($30,600.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.6% higher at UMHB than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($30,600.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than UMHB ($13,156 vs. $29,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 1% lower than costs at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($10,617 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 36.1% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($15,274 vs. $11,220)
NSU vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or NSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 39 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at NSU (3.3)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than NSU (93.7%)
NSU vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or UMHB? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UMHB and NSU.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $7,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $5,219 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($21,531 vs. $26,750)
- NSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($222 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/